Prevalence of atopic eczema in adolescents from a very low prevalence area (Kosovo): role of wheezing, gender, exercise, and paracetamol

The epidemiology of atopic eczema in adolescents in Kosovo is virtually unknown, and the risk factors for the condition in very low-prevalence areas (as it was the case) are not well studied. The objective of the present study was to better know those factors and whether the presence of comorbid whe...

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Published in:Allergologia et immunopathologia 2024-01, Vol.52 (6), p.40-50
Main Authors: Ahmetaj, Luljeta, Martínez-Torres, A Elena, Ahmetaj, Ylli, Gashi, Valbona, Kurhasani, Xhevat, Lokaj-Berisha, Violeta, Gacaferri-Lumezi, Besa, Shahini, Mirsije, Zhjeqi, Valbona, García-Marcos, Luis
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acetaminophen - adverse effects
Adolescent
Analgesics
Asthma
Child
Cross-Sectional Studies
Dermatitis, Atopic - epidemiology
Eczema
Epidemiology
Exercise
Female
Humans
Male
Prevalence
Questionnaires
Regression analysis
Respiratory Sounds
Risk Factors
Sex Factors
Software packages
Surveys and Questionnaires
Teenagers
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Summary:The epidemiology of atopic eczema in adolescents in Kosovo is virtually unknown, and the risk factors for the condition in very low-prevalence areas (as it was the case) are not well studied. The objective of the present study was to better know those factors and whether the presence of comorbid wheezing symptoms modifies the factors. The cross-sectional survey, Global Asthma Network-validated questionnaire, which includes questions on eczema symptoms and environmental factors (such as smoking, pet ownership, paracetamol usage, truck traffic, siblings, time spent using screens or watching television, and physical exercise), was administered to adolescents in the following main cities of Kosovo: Ferizaj, Gjakova, Gjilan, Peja, Prishtina, and Prizren. Additionally, height and weight were measured at school. Prevalence of eczema symptoms ranged from 2.2% in Ferizaj to 5.5% in Gjakova. Severe symptoms were
ISSN:0301-0546
1578-1267
1578-1267
0301-0546
DOI:10.15586/aei.v52i6.1155